Program Management Office (PMO) Consultant / PMO Director

SingTone Technologies•Leesburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Management Office (PMO) Consultant serves as a strategic advisor and extension of County leadership, providing executive-level oversight, governance, planning, programming, budgeting, and execution support for a large and diverse capital infrastructure portfolio. This role leads the PMO function and is responsible for establishing program management standards, portfolio controls, governance frameworks, reporting structures, financial oversight, and continuous process improvement across facilities and transportation capital projects. The PMO Consultant is expected to integrate directly with County operations, collaborate with senior leadership, and provide dedicated support to ensure the successful delivery of the County’s capital improvement program.

Requirements

Executive-level Program and Portfolio Management
Capital Program Planning and Execution
Strategic Governance and Organizational Leadership
Infrastructure Program Delivery Management
Financial Planning, Budget Development, and Forecasting
Cash Flow Modeling and Analysis
Risk Management and Mitigation Planning
Change Control and Configuration Management
Integrated Master Scheduling
Resource Planning and Capacity Management
Cost Estimating and Budget Controls
Project Controls and Performance Monitoring
Executive Reporting and Dashboard Development
Stakeholder Engagement and Leadership Communication
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Development
Policy and Process Improvement
Grant Funding Coordination and Support
Contract Administration Support
Data Analysis and Decision Support
Training and Mentoring of Project Management Staff
Managing large-scale public sector capital improvement programs
Leading Program Management Offices (PMOs)
Oversight of multi-project infrastructure portfolios
Facilities construction and transportation project programs
Development and implementation of Program Management Plans (PgMP)
Governance framework development and execution
Portfolio scheduling, dependency management, and critical path analysis
Financial forecasting and cash flow management
Cost estimating methodologies and budget development
Project initiation and authorization processes
Risk registers, issue logs, and corrective action planning
Executive-level reporting and presentation development
Board, executive, and senior leadership briefings
Performance metrics and KPI development
Project management procedure manual creation
Organizational process improvement initiatives
Procurement and contract administration from a project management perspective
Training project teams on project management standards and templates
Public-sector budgeting and capital planning environments
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Program Management, Architecture, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience managing large-scale infrastructure, facilities, transportation, or capital improvement programs.
Minimum 10 years of leadership experience overseeing program management, portfolio management, or PMO operations.
Demonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar capital project portfolios.
Proven ability to work directly with executive leadership, government officials, and key stakeholders.
Experience developing governance structures, project controls frameworks, and enterprise reporting systems.
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, program governance, financial controls, and organizational process development.
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Program Management Professional (PgMP)
PMI Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)
Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
Oracle or e-Builder related certifications
Agile or Scrum certifications

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Program Management Office (PMO) supporting the County's capital program.
Develop, implement, and maintain the Program Management Plan (PgMP).
Establish governance structures, reporting relationships, and program controls.
Develop and maintain the PMO Charter and integration strategy with County operations.
Provide strategic guidance to County leadership regarding program execution and performance.
Oversee capital portfolio planning, monitoring, and execution activities.
Validate and maintain integrated master schedules across all active projects.
Manage project dependencies, milestones, resource allocation, and critical path activities.
Support prioritization and strategic alignment of capital projects.
Develop and maintain cash flow projections and financial forecasts.
Monitor program budgets, commitments, expenditures, and funding allocations.
Provide financial performance analysis and forecasting reports.
Support annual budget development and capital planning initiatives.
Implement and maintain project controls systems and performance monitoring processes.
Develop real-time dashboards, executive reports, variance analyses, trend analyses, and performance metrics.
Monitor schedule, scope, cost, risk, and resource performance.
Recommend corrective actions for emerging risks and performance issues.
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Create and update Project Management Plan templates and guidance documentation.
Develop Facilities and Transportation Project Management Procedures Manuals.
Lead process-improvement initiatives to enhance program effectiveness and transparency.
Support development of conceptual and detailed cost estimates for capital projects.
Establish estimating standards, workflows, and documentation requirements.
Coordinate estimate validation with County departments and stakeholders.
Support developer bond release estimates, budget development requests, and ad hoc estimating efforts.
Conduct bi-weekly leadership briefings and quarterly portfolio reviews.
Support preparation and presentation of reports to County Administration and governing boards.
Collaborate with County leadership, project managers, financial staff, and external stakeholders.
Provide mentoring, training, and implementation support to project teams.
Track and report PMO staffing utilization and level-of-effort metrics.
Ensure transparency of full-time equivalent (FTE) resource allocation and performance.